Safeguarding
At UCS High School, the safety and well-being of our students are at the heart of everything we do. This safeguarding page is a testament to our unwavering commitment to creating a secure, supportive, and nurturing environment for every member of our school community. Here, you will find comprehensive information about our policies, procedures, and the proactive measures we take to ensure that every student is respected, protected, and empowered to thrive. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to uphold the highest standards of safety, ensuring that UCS High School is not just a place of learning, but a safe haven where every student can confidently pursue their educational journey.
Safeguarding at UCS
to make an emergency safeguarding request
FAQs
When and what might I be concerned about?
If you develop concerns about any of the following potential safeguarding signposts contact our Safeguarding team via this link. You can also raise concerns outside of school hours through the Local Authority using this link. Potential signposts might include:
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Physical Signs
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Behavioural changes
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emotional distress
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Different presentation to normal
If in doubt, raise your concerns so that we can provide advice and guidance to support you and the young person in question.
Key contacts
This page contains the information and contact that you will need if your child is reporting not feeling safe at school.
If you have any safeguarding questions please contact the following staff members:
Safeguarding Staff
Deputy Headteacher
Behaviour, Safeguarding & Wellbeing Lead
Designated Safeguarding Lead
Email - b.bramwell@questrust.org.uk
​Mr B Bramwell​​​
Assistant Headteacher
Pastoral and Safeguarding Lead
Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead
Email - i.ball@questrust.org.uk
Mr I Ball
You can also use The SHARP System on any of our website pages by clicking on the red icon at the top of each webpage to raise any concerns, or to communicate with our safeguarding staff.
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The UCS links with Operation Encompass to ensure that all children experiencing domestic abuse receive timely support in their school, no matter where in the world the child lives.